A discipleship band is a group of three to five people who read together, pray together, and meet together to become the love of God for one another and the world.
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John Wesley once famously said, "There is no holiness apart from social holiness." Over the years, many have mistakenly asserted that he was talking about social justice.
In reality, he was talking about doing discipleship in the context of real relationships. In essence, you can't become a real Christian alone. The way forward is as close as a few other people who are willing to band together.
We're not talking about a traditional small group or a typical accountability group. The primary curriculum is the lives of the bandmates, joined together in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
the band meeting format
opening
Group prayer adapted from Ephesians 5:14 and 3:14-19.
questions
1. How is it with your soul?
2. What are your struggles and successes?
3. How might the word and spirit be speaking in your life?
When you are ready to go deeper...
4. Do you have any sin that you want to confess?
5. Are there any secrets or hidden things you would like to share?
closing
Group prayer adapted from Ephesians 3:20-21
the five commitments
be courageous
Share honestly, and as deeply as you are ready.
be compassionate
Show grace and affirm the forgiveness we have in Christ.
be considerate
Don’t interrupt, give advice, or try to fix problems.
be consistent
Show up for meetings, and speak within the allotted time.
be confidential
What’s shared here, stays here—always.
Discipleship Bands is a Seedbed initative
